Ceasefire Mechanism Support Officer

This position is located within the Ceaserfire Project Team (CPT), Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY). The incumbent will report directly to the  Senior Military Advisor and Lead of the CPT.

• Supports Senior Military Advisor in facilitating  security and military discussions between the Yemeni parties on any immediate ceasefire requirement as well as on longer-term security arrangements as part of a final agreement in Yemen;

• Facilitates and manages the day-to-day running of any ceasefire mechanism bodies resulting from negotiations between the parties in Yemen; 

• Facilitates day-to-day running of the CPT including coordination of internal and external meetings;

• Supports Senior Military Advisor in strengthening respect for the cessation of hostilities and supports to liaise with senior Yemeni and KSA-led Coalition military commanders; 

• Supports Senior Military Advisor to inform  relevant parties in Yemen and the region of the preparations and progress of the Ceasefire;

• Serves as the Special Assistant to the Senior Military Advisor, supporting in the management of the ceasefire mechanism, the CPT, and brings to the attention of the Senior Military Advisor all matters requiring its personal attention, assists in formulating options as to how those matters might be handled, and ensures appropriate follow-up, as directed. Organizes and manages conferences, meetings, seminars and workshops as directed by the Senior Military Advisor.

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education - Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in security studies, international relations, business administration/management or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.  

Work Experience: * A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the area of security sector reform (SSR), military operations, peacekeeping, or related area.
* Experience in the coordination, management and implementation of ceaesfires is desirable.
* Experience providing security sector-related technical support to peace operations is desirable.
*  Experience in support to mediation/negotiation on security arrangements is desirable.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.